Major Gift Benefits Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth (BID-Plymouth) announced today it has received a $730,000 donation from the estate of Maureen A. Tomaso-Stares. Ms. Tomaso-Stares, a Plymouth resident who passed away in 2017, directed her gift to benefit the hospital’s Cancer Center, where she was a patient.

To honor Maureen and recognize her extraordinary donation, more than 50 family members, friends, and BID-Plymouth employees gathered in the BID-Plymouth Cancer Center on August 5, 2019 for the dedication of the Maureen A. Tomaso-Stares Waiting Room. Guests shared memories of Maureen during the evening reception and heard from several speakers, including Dr. Matt Koomey, Medical Director of the Cancer Center, and William B. Stares, Maureen’s husband.

Remarking on the impact of the donation, Kevin Coughlin, President of BID-Plymouth, stated “Maureen’s generous donation for our Cancer Center will allow us to add two new treatment rooms, update one of our infusion rooms, and improve the waiting room experience for other patients and loved ones. Maureen leaves a legacy of kindness and generosity through her gift of care and comfort for others. And for that we are truly grateful.”

Planning is underway for the Caner Center’s expansion and renovation.

About Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth (BID-Plymouth) is a not-for-profit healthcare and hospice provider, serving 250,000 residents of 13 towns in Plymouth and Barnstable Counties. BID-Plymouth is a full-service, 164-bed acute care community hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, and the American College of Radiology. BID-Plymouth is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a new health care system that brings together 13 hospitals comprised of academic medical centers as well as community and specialty hospitals, with more than 4,300 physicians and 35,000 employees with a shared mission to expand access to exceptional care and advance the science and practice of medicine through ground-breaking research and education.